You thought the X1000 was overpriced?

[dammy]

Well, technically they'll start at only $5000.

No, starting is about $2000 (AIO) which is cheaper then what is being offered in multi-core by A-EON.  If you go with bang:buck ratio against A-EON, it's not even close.

When I read that link I really was shocked! There are companies that buy computers at that price point, and if that's CUSA's target market then they should examine the reasons why companies buy those computers. It's not because of feelings of nostalgia.

What Barry is aiming for with the Commodore Amiga is the professional level.  That means it has to have the gear and software that industry uses as standard.  Yes, multi media is the niche he is aiming for as video production for the web is going to be a long term demand.

[dammy]

sorry. some of the utter falsehoods that nutter is spewing is absurd. and that randy believes him. :roflmao:

-- eliyahu

Like you have a clue on what you are talking about.

[dammy]

If somebody really has to purchase a computer with a $25,000 price tag, I imagine they will want to acquire it from a large multinational that offers support and warranty, not some obscure little computer company that will likely fade into oblivion as Commodore Gaming did before.

It probably won't be  a "someone" but "some company" that buys it for video production for $25K.    It may not make sense right now, but let the rest of the pieces of the puzzle fall into place and then make a judgement call.  Amiga was always Commodore's highest multi media system, it won't be any different under C=USA.

[dammy]

I tend to defend C-USA.  Not because I like them or intend to buy them, but because I think the hate tends to be exaggerated..

But $25k??  Seriously???
And you're calling it an Amiga??  No way...

Call it a Mac IIFX reborn, maybe.  That thing was off the charts price wise when it was released..

desiv

Wait and see what hardware is included for $25K desktop system that business will buy.  Hint, it will not be the same as you find in the AIO Commodore Amigas that will run 1/10th the price.

[dammy]

Just ordered a complete virtual & redundant server infrastructure (small scale) for ~30k€ yesterday.

What are those guys thinking anyone would do with a system for 25k? Completely bananas.

Go ask your local TV or Cable company on what they are currently using.  The high end Commodore Amigas will not be sitting collecting dust but in use to make money.  Now I could see some AIO Commodore Amigas sitting on a normal person's desk being use to surf the web and play games but certainly not the high end desktops.

[dammy]

BIG HINT!!



Sounds like your gonna give us something that Dell, Apple, HP and all the others have been giving us for years. Saying desktop makes it sound like we are not gonna see anything server related.

AFAIK, it would be better described as workstations, depending on which Commodore Amiga you are referring to.  Let me give you a hint, I've been pointing out multi media as a primary target for the high end systems.  There is some very expensive multi media hardware out there that would easily jack the price up to $25K or better.  I wonder who could be producing that hardware:

http://www.************.net/CUSA_StrategicPartners.aspx

[dammy]

You do know that corporate customers will expect a little more support than "check the ubuntu forum" right?

I covered that with Barry on my recent phone call with him.   Things will  be come much clearer in the next few months; if not sooner.

[dammy]

Ah, "wait and see," dammy's go-to argument. Riddle me this, exactly what pieces of the puzzle could fall into place to make this not insane? The high-end workstation market is already saturated with vendors who all have longer and better track records than CUSA, and I would bet better pricing as well. A zombie brand name is going to change any of that, even less so than in the home market.

I am not at liberty to explain it but there are some massive pieces to this puzzle you haven't heard about, yet.

[dammy]

Why not show us some pictures, renders, pre-production stuff of the new Amiga's then. After all you were ramming them down our throats when the C64x and VIC's were been released. Let us judge for ourselves on whether these systems are worth it.

Once Barry sends me the pics and the OK to post them, I will.  I'll take a wild guess and say by this Christmas, perhaps sooner.

[dammy]

http://www.************.net/CUSA_StrategicPartners.aspx

Nice filter job.

[dammy]

And there is only Disney and Motorola that are instantly recognisable out of that list. Also the link fails.

Wow, I would have figured any Amiga fan would have seen the partner I was referring to.   Such is life.